Chapter 203

"Giratina? Arceus in another world?"

Zhu Lan looked at Guangtai in surprise. The curiosity in her heart became more intense and vigorous like a raging fire, and her heart was also thumping, excited, nervous, jumping, excited!

Giratina is the third mythical Pokémon she investigated not long ago! Here... it was said so easily!

How many more secrets are there in the Sinnoh Ruins? Just thinking about it is unbearable!

Can't stand it anymore!

"As long as you meet great people and Pokémon, people's hearts will turn to the good side. Just like this, as long as everyone changes, the world will become beautiful and moving. I believe so."

"And God, and Mr. Guangtai think so too. This is really great."

"Garchomp, I'll leave it to you. As long as you are by my side, I can battle with peace of mind. I strongly feel how reliable you are when fighting side by side with you."

"I believe that this trust is the source of our power now!"

"Everything we have experienced, the history of fighting to this day, power, moves, heart, the results of training—let our lives shine on a bigger and broader stage!"

"Roar!" Garchomp let out a furious roar!

Zhu Lan's face was full of confident and proud smiles! And at this moment, a strong energy vaguely appeared on her Garchomp's body!

"Eh?" Guangtai was more sensitive to these energies. The knowledge of spiritual amplification was activated, and he noticed that Zhu Lan's spiritual power was synchronizing with Garchomp!

Hey, you're not going to perform Mega Evolution or Bond Phenomenon, are you?

"Garchomp, Stone Edge!"

"Togekiss, Air Slash: Strong Style!"

The terrifying rock storm and the raging wind blades collided with each other. The sharp giant rocks circling Garchomp rushed into the wind blades with an unstoppable posture!

Every wind blade that shattered the giant rocks carried the effect of causing the Pokémon to enter a "flinch" state. They collided with the stone edges, and some even slashed onto Garchomp's body!

However, Garchomp's heart was incomparably quiet at this time!

No fear, no panic, no worry. My trainer Zhu Lan, the state and emotions in her heart were completely synchronized with me, so, now, I will not be afraid either!

Flinching from Air Slash? That kind of thing can be overcome by willpower!

Who do you think I am?

I am... the trump card of the Sinnoh Champion!

'A powerful bond was formed between Zhu Lan and Garchomp. Their hearts resonated. By training the spirit, they will not flinch due to the opponent's attack!'

'Watched the spiritual resonance of the Champion trainer and obtained the knowledge "Willpower Bond"! Bond +50%, Fearless Value +50%, Willpower +50%, Speed will increase!'

Wait! Guangtai was extremely surprised!

Is your Garchomp with spiritual power + acceleration legal!

Look at Luo's side:

'A powerful bond was formed between Luo and Togekiss. Their hearts resonated, and attacks are more likely to hit the opponent's vital points!'

'Watched the spiritual resonance of a powerful trainer and obtained the knowledge "Harsh Bond"! Bond +50%, Critical Hit Rate +1, Luck Value +50%, Stamina will increase!'

Alright, this side is Super Luck + Regenerator!

Togekiss gritted its teeth. It was hit head-on by Garchomp's Stone Edge, its body swaying, but it didn't fall!

"Moonblast: Strong Style!"

Fairy power is born to restrain Dragon Pokémon. From the type alignment, Togekiss has the advantage, but Garchomp's Stone Edge is a huge trouble. Togekiss flew up directly, and a bright moon gathered from Fairy-type power rose on its forehead!

And the Strong Style combat method gave Moonblast a unique additional effect—there is a 40% chance to make the target enter a 4-turn attack reduction state or remove the attack increase state!

And Togekiss's ability is Serene Grace!

When using moves, the appearance rate of additional effects is ×2. If it exceeds 100%, the additional effect will inevitably appear!

"In front of Fairy power, the power of Dragon Pokémon is not to be feared!"

"That's not necessarily true." Zhu Lan looked at Garchomp: "Fly up, Garchomp!"

That is her partner. She believes incomparably that Garchomp will bring her the dawn of victory!

"Use Sandstorm!"

Garchomp's claws danced, and a violent sandstorm tornado was used by it. The Ground-type power raised dust that covered the sky and the sun. Those dusts gathered into a whirlwind, squeezing and aggregating in front of Moonblast!

The huge sandstorm tornado directly blocked Moonblast!

Luo: "What, how can there be such a combat style!"

Zhu Lan: "The use of moves is not limited to one kind. The same move will have different ways of fighting in different situations! Then, I'm coming!"

"Poison Jab!"

Zhu Lan's Garchomp has a very unpopular move, which is Poison Jab. It is almost invisible in the hands of all trainers who use Garchomp. Obviously, Luo did not expect that Zhu Lan would actually use this move for her Garchomp!

This is a killer move reserved specifically for Fairy-type Pokémon!

Garchomp hit Togekiss with one blow. The purple light of the Poison type carried a subtle electric current, smashing Togekiss directly from the sky!

Super effective against Fairy type!

Status: Poisoned!

Poisoning will continuously reduce stamina, and in reality, it will also weaken stamina. Togekiss struggled to not fall, but its body was crumbling. At this moment, Luo's spirit was in a trance.

Failed?

No, it's not over yet! At this moment, he didn't care much about winning or losing!

My great-granddaughter is really a good hand at battling! It's true that this battle is really enjoyable!

A group of Psychic-type light rose in Togekiss's eyes, and Garchomp did not let go of this opportunity, directly risking the loss of life to approach quickly, and another Poison Jab!

Togekiss fell down and lost its ability to battle, and Hisuian Arcanine had already been sent to the field without any delay. Accompanied by a "Big Resentment," Hisuian Arcanine turned into a Fire God, hitting Garchomp with unprecedented powerful speed!

Zhu Lan's Garchomp's ability is Sand Veil, and there is no recoil from Rough Skin. However, Garchomp was unwilling to fall. After taking a Big Resentment, it even had the energy to counterattack, but at this moment, a strong white lightning fell from the sky!

It is Togekiss's "Future Sight: Strong Style" before it fell!

That is the last blow Togekiss left for Luo!

Garchomp was undoubtedly knocked down. Its eyes were wide open, its consciousness dissipated unwillingly, and at the moment before it fell, a blue shadow flashed, accompanied by a roar!

"Big Resentment!"

Oh no, Garchomp thought before its consciousness disappeared, its master might lose.

The last Pokémon in the team has already been sent out, but it is a Steel type... It is quite unfavorable against the Fire type... Big Resentment under the Choice Band buff can kill all Steel-type Pokémon except those with the Sturdy ability in one hit!

If I were stronger...

"Well done, Garchomp, leave the rest to Lucario."

"Our history is about to turn a new page."

Zhu Lan's Lucario entered the battlefield. Facing Arcanine, who was charging like a Fire God, Lucario directly took a stance to receive the move!

The violent fire charge hit Lucario hard. Lucario was pushed to the edge of the battlefield, and the hair all over its body was burning!

But! That belief supported Zhu Lan:

"Counter!"

On Lucario's arm, a ribbon was burning!

It's a "Focus Sash"!

After carrying it, when HP is full, even if it receives a move that might lead to near-death, it can hold on with just 1 HP once!

A huge power was gathered by Lucario's fists. The physical damage received from the opponent will be returned to the opponent with double the power!

Hisuian Arcanine took this blow and was blown away from the spot directly. When the dust settled, Lucario's claws were forward, indicating that the victory was decided! Arcanine suddenly stood up!

The Choice Band turned into ashes and drifted away.

In order not to make you sad, Hisuian Arcanine held on!

At this moment, Zhu Lan's heart was full of alarm!

She shouted the name of the same move almost at the same time as Luo!

"Use 'Extreme Speed'!"

In this situation, the priority +1 Bullet Punch is no longer useful. The faster Extreme Speed took over the battlefield. Almost in the form of an instant release, the two canine Pokémon offered their last dance to their masters!

After the dust settled, the two loyal stone dogs and steel dogs fell to the ground almost at the same time!

Hard to tell the winner?

No, Aegislash, as the referee, had already seen clearly who had won just now!

"Gee..." Aegislash's single eye looked left and right, and those two people were staring at it. The answer was revealed immediately, and it moved the shield toward Zhu Lan's direction.

Lucario finally supported the ground with its elbow, and the time it fell was a beat slower, so it won!

"It really is like this." Luo looked at the fallen Arcanine, the fanaticism in his expression turned into contemplation. He didn't look at Zhu Lan, but only at his Pokémon, walked into the battlefield, and gently stroked Arcanine's cheek.

This Arcanine is neither his initial partner nor the one that accompanied him in the Hisui era.

It doesn't even count as his trump card, but this time it insisted on not falling for him, trying to get the final chance of victory.

Under Luo's stroking, Arcanine struggled to open its eyes, and then, licked Luo hard, making a whimpering sound.

"... Am I no longer alone? As a Pokémon Tamer, it turns out there are also partners. Claws and fangs have their own thoughts. I thought that should be dangerous, but they are voluntary."

"Thank you, Arcanine, thank you, Zhu Lan, and thank you, Mr. Guangtai. I think, this time I don't need to stand on that stage. I have temporarily found some... things more important than stepping onto the stage."

"I am a Pokémon Tamer, and you are people who fight together with Pokémon, and will realize dreams together with Pokémon... Can I do it now too?"

"Can I ask one question? Is He satisfied with my performance?"

Guangtai and Luo in the field looked at each other.

The gathered information is not over yet:

'The powerful bond between humans and Pokémon has been witnessed! Arceus is very satisfied! Gave both of them high praise!'

'Obtained the craft gifted by Arceus—"Arceus Set Craft (S)!"'

"Yes." Guangtai nodded slightly: "He is extremely satisfied."

"Then, after the treatment is over, step onto the Stage of Light immediately. He has been waiting for a long time."

Guangtai felt that he really had the temperament of a high priest now, just like a hidden NPC in the Sinnoh region, bearing the important responsibility of guidance!

"Miss Zhu Lan, you will obtain this pendant, possess Arceus's protection, and at the same time... you will also obtain a chance."

"Mr. Luo will definitely want to witness it too, because this chance is to have a battle with Arceus's phantom! If you win, you will get the 'Blessing Protection' just like the ancient Sinnoh hero!"

Luo's breathing stopped, and his expression stiffened.

He has been pursuing Arceus for many years, only piecing together its image in fragments, and now, he is going to see the real appearance?

But it's just a phantom!

Of course, even if the real Arceus appeared, he already... Luo stroked Arcanine and took out other Poké Balls.

"Mr. Luo, you have been pursuing Arceus for a long time, haven't you."

Zhu Lan suddenly spoke. She looked at Luo thoughtfully and suddenly suggested: "Although I won, I want to give you this chance to challenge."

"To be honest, this is too amazing." Zhu Lan's expression was very complicated, looking back at Guangtai: "Suddenly telling me to battle with Arceus or something, hero's blessing or something, I haven't seen this part of the content in the literature."

The God who created the world suddenly appeared and designated to battle with me?

This has a feeling of being appointed!

And most importantly, Zhu Lan has already understood what kind of person Luo is through the battle.

The more they fought, the more there was an inexplicable sense of intimacy in her heart, and the other party's ideal was by no means false. If they pursued for a hundred years and had no end, and now fell short here...

"Give it to me? It makes no sense." Luo shook his head, and his expression gradually became relaxed, as if he had returned to his usual funny and unpredictable appearance.

"That's just a phantom, and my wish and your wish are incompatible."

"Zhu Lan, you don't know what I want to do, so I'll tell you."

"I can't suppress this curiosity to see Arceus! Since I was a child, whenever I encountered sad and painful things... I would think about why I was treated like this."

"In the end, I chose to be loyal to my curiosity and ambition."

"Mythology, history, ruins, and the like made me have a strong interest. Because, if I investigate these things and understand the development process of the world... maybe I can create a better world. I have always had such a dream."

"If I can see Arceus and make it obey me, I will try to see if I can create a better world!"

"Of course, since I want to recreate the world... the Sinnoh region, and not just Sinnoh, maybe even other regions, Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Unova, will all vanish in an instant. You and the people and Pokémon you know will all become as if they never existed!"

"I said that one day I would meet Arceus, no matter how many years, decades, or even hundreds of years it takes, and now, even if I step onto that stage, what appears is just a phantom."

"I will meet the real Arceus sooner or later. Next time I will be better. I have a little bit of expectation for this world."

"So, you should use the chance to challenge the phantom yourself! Zhu Lan, you will move toward a higher realm, right here in this Sinnoh Ruins!"

Zhu Lan shook her head: "I know your ideal must be terrible, but I believe that after you truly see Arceus, you won't say such things. Mr. Luo, because you are very gentle, and your bond with Pokémon is also very tough."

"Also, Mr. Luo, what is your relationship with me?" Zhu Lan couldn't help but ask the question in her heart. Luo just wore that iconic smile:

"Just a distant relative who looks like you. In fact, we both have the same ancient Sinnoh bloodline. A long time ago, we also had the same ancestor as the Sinnoh people."

"In other words, the three people here all come from the same source."

Guangtai: "You seem to no longer be obsessed with winning or losing."

Luo smiled: "Because I always lose. However, the important thing is to satisfy that person, isn't it?"

Guangtai nodded slightly: "No one can win all battles. Losing is when a trainer is truly tested. Ah, this is just my personal little thought. I am not a real trainer."

"It doesn't matter, I am not either. I am just an inconspicuous myth merchant." Luo waved his hand and returned to the expectant state:

"Then, let's step onto the Stage of Light quickly. You should also tell us about the legends you know. Now, you have confirmed my heart, so you shouldn't have any opinions about me anymore, right?"

And the conversation between these two people made Zhu Lan mutter.

The level of a champion like me and two unofficial trainers is not much different. This makes me feel a bit awkward!

Although Guangtai didn't fight, you would understand just by looking at that Aegislash!

This "Messenger of God," who can make various battle items, definitely possesses very powerful battle skills!

If there is a chance in the future...

(End of chapter)